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Overview |
Trinity College | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 73% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1190/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $232 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Trinity College | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,182 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Purchase College?
- Trinity College is 763.8% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.7% higher at Trinity College than SUNY at Purchase College ($61,070.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Trinity College ($19,434 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 11.5% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,948 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Purchase College than Trinity College (73% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 355.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($46,929 vs. $10,312)
Trinity College vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Purchase College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Purchase College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (86% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $31,300 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $40,200)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/